BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cafe Carpe - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cafe Carpe X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cafecarpe.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cafe Carpe REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251111T013427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T014008Z UID:10277-1764144000-1764329400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:CLOSED November 26 and 27 DESCRIPTION:Give us grateful hearts\, and make us ever mindful of the needs of others. \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/closed-november-26-and-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T201500 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20250331T034858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T024106Z UID:9734-1764360900-1764360900@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:WHAT'S HIS NAME & THE OTHER GUY DESCRIPTION:If y’all manage to arrive in a timely fashion so that we can get you fed before 8\, show will start at 8. Please buy tickets in advance so we can plan for the evening. \nWHAT’S HIS NAME & THE OTHER GUY are Brian (Looper) Lucas & Greg (Loopier) Valde . These two have been playing together around these parts for over 25 years – under an array of monikers. You may have known them as “Lost Souls” “Devil in the Outhouse\,” or “Syd Hartha & the Monkeyminds.” Folks often ask if they are twins\, but they’re not. Fun fact: same sperm\, different mothers.  As for music\, expect some stirring and rousing americana\, blues\, country\, and humor. \n“Sure it’s juvenile and irreverent\, but if you drink enough it’s not that bad.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/whats-his-name-the-other-guy-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20250331T034650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T045406Z UID:9732-1764446400-1764446400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:JOHNSMITH- CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to the obnoxious weather forecast.  John and many of you would be traveling a distance to get here\, and that does not seem wise.  We will inform you of rescheduling.  Those who already have tickets will be hearing from us via e-mail regarding refunds. \nJOHNSMITH has been sharing his music all across America and abroad. He has become a favorite at festivals\, clubs\, and house concerts alike. In addition to being a Kerrville New Folk Winner\, Johnsmith has released nine solo CDs to rave reviews\, leads musical tours to Ireland\, leads Idaho rafting trips\, teaches songwriting\, and has served as a staff songwriter in Nashville. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/johnsmith-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251015T174919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T023142Z UID:10116-1764964800-1764964800@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:BOBCAT OPOSSUM DESCRIPTION:BOBCAT OPOSSUM are Ellen Coplin and Sean Hoffman and friend Liv LaFluv\, blending American roots and Celtic music with original instrumentals and multi-part part vocals. \nWith their love of Celtic traditions and American roots\, Bobcat Possum blend dance band grooves with melodic and harmonic threads to weave a sonic tapestry that reflects their exploratory approach to the musical traditions they draw on for inspiration. Whether playing traditional pieces or new compositions\, their music exudes playfulness and confidence that is a joy to see and hear. \nWhether singing cowboy ballads\, American folk songs\, or Scottish ballads\, Bobcat Possum love of singing and storytelling draws the listener in and sets the imagination soaring. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/bobcat-opossum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20250630T231448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T205651Z UID:9923-1765051200-1765051200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:TIM GRIMM w/ Sergio Webb DESCRIPTION:Ticket link after bio- \nTIM GRIMM is a bit of a Renaissance man in the performing arts world\, forging a rich and varied career that blends his love of songwriting\, travel\, and acting in theatre\, film and television. For most of his 25-year career as a storytelling balladeer in the tradition of John Prine\, Woody Guthrie\, and Bob Dylan\, Tim has written primarily about community\, history\, family\, and social issues – often framed by his strong sense of place and the many years he spent on the family farm he built in rural Indiana. His songs are filled with rural characters and landscapes\, written and sung with vivid warmth and intimacy. \nTim will be joined by respected sideman SERGIO WEBB . URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/tim-grimm-w-sergio-webb-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251020T011534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T011613Z UID:9700-1765483200-1765483200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:SHITUNAUTS-Thursday DESCRIPTION:WILLY PORTER    PETER MULVEY   BILL CAMPLIN  \nThe lads gather sans Sabien for the Thursday and Friday shows. \n\n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/shitunauts-thursday-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251020T011756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T011756Z UID:10198-1765571400-1765571400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:SHITUNAUTS- Friday DESCRIPTION:WILLY PORTER    PETER MULVEY   BILL CAMPLIN  \nThe lads gather sans Sabien for the Thursday and Friday shows. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/shitunauts-friday-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251020T012313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T144213Z UID:10196-1765657800-1765657800@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:SHITUNAUTS- Saturday DESCRIPTION:WILLY PORTER    PETER MULVEY   BILL CAMPLIN  RANDY SABIEN \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/shitunauts-saturday-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251020T012658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T200424Z UID:10202-1765735200-1765735200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:SHITUNAUTS- Sunday DESCRIPTION:WILLY PORTER    PETER MULVEY   BILL CAMPLIN  RANDY SABIEN \nLast night of a 4 night run. Showtime is 6:00.  We will open at 4\, and are serving food. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/shitunauts-sunday-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20250915T045630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T224012Z UID:9921-1766088000-1766088000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:Anne HEATON/ Katie DAHL/ Jenny BIENEMANN DESCRIPTION:Fun night with songwriters KATIE DAHL (Door County)\, ANNE HEATON (Milwaukee)\, and JENNY BIENEMANN (Chicago) joining together to present “Songs to Light A Winter’s Night”\, an intimate evening of original songs and songs to celebrate the winter solstice. The artists will share and add texture to one another’s work as they illuminate and celebrate the darkest days of the year\, exploring themes of hope\, mystery\, belonging and kindness. The music is rooted in the folk tradition\, with songs that roam freely to explore country\, jazz\, and rock traditions. \n\n \n \n \n \nKATIE DAHL: “Katie Dahl’s songs aren’t just melodies and words\, they’re journeys that are firmly grounded in a sense of place—beautiful\, real landscapes that help you feel places that you may have never been before. That’s the very best kind of songwriting.”—Dar Williams \nANNE HEATON: “[Heaton’s] compelling piano melodies and clearly articulated phrasing remind me of Carole King” – Naomi Arenberg\, “Folk on WGBH” NPR \nJENNY BIENEMANN: \n“Jenny Bienemann is a dynamic and versatile artist whose work seamlessly blends poetry\, songwriting\, photography\, and digital creation. Renowned for her ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary\, she has earned widespread recognition across multiple artistic fields and built a global following. Her daily ritual of capturing photos paired with writing haiku led to the creation of Haiku Milieu\, a transformative movement that nurtures creativity and fosters community. This initiative encompasses a diverse range of projects\, including books\, a clothing line\, a soundtrack\, and the Haiku Milieu concert series\, which features songs inspired by the haiku written by artists from across the United States. Additionally\, her Sunday Morning Haiku Milieu email reaches a vast global audience\, sharing moments of artistic reflection and connection each week.”  – Hidden Gems online URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/anne-heaton-katie-dahl-jenny-bienemann/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T201500 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20250915T044536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T010338Z UID:10097-1766175300-1766175300@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:CASH BOX KINGS w/ Queen Lee Kanehira DESCRIPTION:Alligator Recording artists the CASH BOX KINGS are bona fide blues royalty. Co-led by real-deal Chicago blues vocalist and songwriter OSCAR WILSON and songwriter\, harmonica giant and singer JOE NOSEK\, the band plays masterfully raw and unvarnished houserocking blues. Wilson’s huge\, gritty vocals and Nosek’s powerhouse harmonica fuel their razor-sharp original songs. BILLY FLYNN is on guitar and JOE PENNER on bass. \nThe Kings will be joined by QUEEN LEE KANEHIRA\, recognized as one of the premier blues and boogie woogie piano players in the world today. She was the winner of the inaugural 2019 Chicago International Blues Piano Competition. She regularly tours throughout Europe\, Asia\, and North America as a solo artist (and as a member of the Cash Box Kings). She was a featured artist for the Otis Span Tribute concert at the 2024 Chicago Blues Festival. \nMixing tough Chicago and Delta blues\, jumping proto-rock ‘n’ roll\, and steamrolling “bluesabilly” (their original mix of Chicago blues and Memphis rockabilly)\, they attack every song they play with contemporary authority and old school authenticity. With their top shelf musicianship and trademark good humor\, the Cash Box Kings are a one-of-a-kind blues band. In the words of MOJO magazine\, the band is “flawless.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/cash-box-kings-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20250915T044434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T172544Z UID:10013-1766262600-1766262600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:ERNIE HENDRICKSON DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Shullsburg\, Wisconsin\, ERNIE HENDRICKSON is a voice of American roots music\, influenced by icons like Willie Nelson\, Bob Dylan\, and Jerry Garcia.  His 2007 solo record\, Down the Road\, which the Illinois Entertainer deemed “Groundbreaking\,” pushed him onto the Midwest’s radar as an emerging singer-songwriter. His second and third records\, ‘Walking with Angels’ and ‘One For the Dreamers\,’ found him working with industry veterans Bo Ramsey (Lucinda Williams\, Greg Brown) and Chad Cromwell (Neil Young\, Mark Knopfler)\, respectively.  Roll On\,’ was released in the summer of 2019 and was recorded in Chicago by producer Brian Deck (Counting Crows\, Iron\, and Wine). \nHe has played stages from the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to the Living Room in New York City and all points in between\, and his songs have been in regular rotation at over 100 different radio stations across the country.  Each performance is a unique exploration of melody and spirit\, a must-see for any music lover. \nHe recorded his newest album\, “Live at Cafe Carpe\,”  here in December 2023. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/ernie-hendrickson-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251110T170216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T170342Z UID:10264-1766863800-1766869200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:BILL CAMPLIN and MICHAEL HECHT DESCRIPTION:Literary artist MICHAEL HECHT will read excerpts from speeches or literature\, and BILL CAMPLIN will sing a song between each excerpt. Readings will be announced later. \nBill & Michael have done this collaboration many times with different readings\, and really enjoy the concept\, as have those in attendance. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/bill-camplin-w-michael-hecht-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251231T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251130T032632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T033445Z UID:10290-1767202200-1767202200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:CHRIS HANSON BAND- New Years' eve afternoon DESCRIPTION:We are again doing our annual New Year’s Eve music and dinner package with a twist- an afternoon meal followed by a 5:30 showtime to get everyone home early. \nSeating is limited\, so don’t hesitate. \nEntree options\, to be chosen when you buy tickets\,  are seafood jambalaya (gluten free\, dairy free) or chicken curry (gluten free\, dairy free). Anyone with dietary restrictions should contact us to see if we can accommodate you (cafecarpe@sbcglobal.net) \nDoors will open at 3:00.  There will be 2 seatings for dinner- 3:30 and 4:30. You will choose which one when you buy tickets\, unless the one option has been filled in which case the choice will be made for you. \nSeats will be assigned for the dinner and the show. \nThe package price includes the meal\, dessert and coffee\, dinner tip\, and the fabulous show.  Your drinks will be put on a tab for you to pay at the break. \nSHOW ONLY: There will be some seats available for the show only. Price includes dessert and coffee at the break.  Show only ticket link here.  \nChris Hanson band info follows full package ticket link. \n\n \n \n \n \nIf you’ve ever watched TV you’ve heard CHRIS HANSON‘s music. Founder of MidCoast Music’s Catalog through Warner Chappell PM Chris’s compositions have been on 20/20\, The Super Bowl\, Sex and the City\, he Sopranos and countless other shows.  Growing up in Waukesha and carrying on in the tradition of Les Paul Chris loves the guitar and has  produced albums for Greg Koch\, John Sieger\, Pat McCurdy and has led several bands of his own -The Agents\, Nine Volt Jubilee and The Chris Hanson Band. \nROBIN PLUER is a perennial WAMI Award winner a for best female vocalist.  A gifted entertainer who audiences love everywhere she performs. Robin was an original member of the R&B Cadets with Paul Cebar and John Sieger and has performed with Milwaukee’s own Mrs. Fun and numerous others. Robin combines  French chansons\, jazz standards with contemporary songs and has been a top draw at Milwaukee’s Bastille Days for years. \nGLENN ASCH has been a violinist for the Milwaukee Symphony for over 30 years but his talents go deep into all music genres. From jazz\, bluegrass and rock to the deepest ethnic roots found in Indian\, Irish and Eastern music. Glenn beat the devil and challenges anyone to raise a bow against him ! There are no survivors. \nThey don’t make them like this anymore. JOHN PARROT is the rock of the band and the very definition of rhythm guitar. Playing an 18″ arch top John is a drum set  that plays chords.  Having played for years with Jethro Burns\, Chet Atkins and  Chuck Hedges\, John brings the authority of a player who has gigged with the best.\nJOHN BABBITT is one of Milwaukee’s most active double bass performers having worked with Manty Ellis\, Chuck Hedges and David Hazeltine. John has worked with numerous Midwest Symphonic  Orchestras including Rockford\, Oshkosh\, Green Bay and Milwaukee’s own MSO. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/chris-hanson-band-new-years-eve-afternoon-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20260106T232857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T205624Z UID:10417-1769803200-1769803200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:LONESOME BILL CAMPLIN DESCRIPTION:Lonesome Bill rides into the New Year fresh from Ferndale tour\, where he wowed an audience of his daughter’s friends. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/lonesome-bill-camplin-41/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251110T170709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T213254Z UID:10267-1769889600-1769889600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:JOE JENCKS/ LISA MEDINA DESCRIPTION:JOE JENCKS is a 25-year veteran of the international folk circuit\, an award-winning songwriter\, and celebrated vocalist based in Chicago. Merging conservatory training with his Irish roots and working-class upbringing\, Joe delivers engaged musical narratives filled with heart\, soul\, groove and grit. Having penned several #1 Folksongs including the ever-relevant Lady of The Harbor\, Jencks is also co-founder of the harmony trio\, Brother Sun. From Festivals like Falcon Ridge\, Kerrville\, Mariposa\, and Old Songs\, to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall\, Jencks has enthralled diverse audiences with his approachable style. Joe is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty\, social consciousness\, and spiritual exploration. Blending well-crafted instrumentals and vivid songwriting\, Jencks serves it all up with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel. \n“Climb inside the songs of Joe Jencks\, and you meet real people. His lilting melodies and warm\, caramel tenor draw us closer to the stories he tells. Jencks finds the humanness that binds us to the people in his songs!”- Scott Alarik – Author of Revival and WUMB\, Boston\, MA \n“The spirit of Folk music is people working together. Joe is a fantastic singer who carries on the traditions.” – Pete Seeger \n“A man with a golden voice who has a great feeling for history\, and the role that songs play in documenting that history. The Coming of the Years\, by Joe Jencks is a gorgeous record.” ~ Luka Bloom \n\n\n\n“With his meticulous care\, craftmanship and exquisite sensitivity\, Joe Jencks has once again blessed us with a thoughtful and stunningly beautiful collection. Themed from the shaping of his own heritage\, Joe in his typically generous way encourages each of us to explore and reflect on where we’ve come from. Haunting\, melancholy\, hopeful and heartfelt all at once\, Joe’s gorgeous baritone brings new perspective to the traditional\, honour and homage to those written by others\, and breathes life to his originals. ” ~ Suze Casey\, Artistic Director\, Calgary Folk Club \nLISA MEDINA  is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter with a flavorful hint of Latin rhythm and spice. Lisa’s performance history includes: church choir\, theater kid\, solo singer-songwriter\, vocals and guitar in various duos and bands\, and as a vocalist with a Grammy-nominated Latin jazz big band. Over the years Lisa sang on renowned stages\, most notably at the Petrillo Bandshell for the Chicago Jazz Festival\, Park West\, the Old Town School Folk & Roots Festival\, the Adler Planetarium\, and at Wrigley Field singing the National Anthem for Cubs games. \n\n\n\nUpon having children\, Lisa’s paid gigs transformed into exclusive cribside lullabies and toddler storytimes. This season as a new mom – full of wonder and sometimes chaos – left her without the time or energy for writing songs. After a decade flew by\, Lisa thought perhaps she had forgotten how. Finally\, when the pandemic hit in 2020\, isolation at home with her family\, a new puppy\, and an old piano stirred her creative spirit. Lisa and her little ones filled their time playing music together. Amid the devastating events in her community and the world\, her children’s innocent laughter and musical curiosity became her muse. Lisa started crafting stories and dreams into powerful songs that resonate with listeners of all ages. These songs\, written at a time of creative reawakening\, form the heart and the backbone of Lisa’s latest project: her first studio album\, which was released in May 2024. \n“Lisa P. Medina’s debut CD\, “Wishes\,” is everything a DJ ‘wishes’ to receive. Excellent songs and music\, with a variety of styles\, offering great messages and entertainment. Lisa is a wonderful new talent who will enrich the folk music scene and folk radio.”  Lilli Kuzma\, host of “Folk Festival” on WDCB  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/joe-jencks-lisa-medina/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251209T011304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T012501Z UID:10313-1769967000-1769967000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:ELLIS PAUL DESCRIPTION:For this Sunday show\, we will open at 3:30.  Come AT LEAST an hour early so that we can get everyone fed before showtime. (Show will start a little late if that does not happen.) \nELLIS PAUL doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes\, loves\, losses of those he observes\, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him\, everyone from Joni Mitchell\, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration\, Woody Guthrie\, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless. \nmore bio follows ticket link \n\n \n \n \n \nBorn and raised in Maine\, Paul attended Boston College on a track scholarship and in the evenings became a fixture on the city’s open mic circuit. After winning a Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter competition\, he caught the ear of folk luminary Bill Morrissey\, who produced his indie album Say Something in 1993. This led to a sevenalbum contract with Rounder Records and the 1994 album\, Stories. \nHis songs have appeared in several blockbuster films (Me\, Myself\, and Irene; Shallow Hal\, Hall Pass) and have been covered by award winning country artists (Sugarland\, Kristian Bush\, Jack Ingram). Through a steady succession of albums of his own – a remarkable 23 releases so far – and a constant touring presence around the world\, Paul’s audience has grown into a loyal legion of fans. Along the way\, he has picked up an impressive number of awards including the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award\, 15 Boston Music Awards\, An Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maine\, the 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards Artist of the Year and most recently his album\, The Storyteller’s Suitcase\, was named the 2019 NERFA Album of the Year. His new album “55” touches on the necessity of gratitude in a difficult era of the pandemic and divided political stances on his own imprint\, Rosella Records. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/ellis-paul-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20260109T175851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T203950Z UID:10423-1770319800-1770319800@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:BUDDY MONDLOCK DESCRIPTION:BUDDY MONDLOCK writes songs. \nHe does it so well that some great songwriters have recorded his songs on their own albums. Guy Clark\, Nanci Griffith\, and Janis Ian\, to name just a few. You might’ve heard his song “The Kid” (recorded by David Wilcox\, Peter\, Paul and Mary and Cry\, Cry\, Cry) and maybe even sung it yourself around a campfire. He draws you into his world – where a single snowflake follows the trajectory of a relationship\, where you get you pocket picked by a Roman cat\, where you might swim over the edge of the world if you’re not careful and where dreams that don’t come true still count. \n\n \n \n \n \nHis latest album\, Filament\, finds him exploring some new territory\, both sonically and rhythmically. Produced by Brad Jones\, known for his creative approaches to singer/ songwriters\, songs like “Problem Solved” and “Sunlight In My Pocket” are propelled along by drums and percussion. Others are painted with woodwinds and string arrangements. Buddy is at heart a storyteller and the songs cover a lot of territory too\, ranging from a young artist who finds fame too soon in the title song\, to the wonders and mysteries found in “The Dark\,” a song he co-wrote with the great Guy Clark. \nWhen Buddy made his first trip to Texas from his native Chicago\, Guy Clark heard him singing one of his songs under a tree at the Kerrville Folk Festival and liked it. So Guy went back to Nashville\, opened the door and said\, “listen to this kid\, he’s good!” A publishing deal and a U-Haul headed south soon followed. \nIn 1987 he was a New Folk Award Winner at Kerrville and he released his first album called “On the Line”. Over the next few years David Wilcox recorded “The Kid” on his first record for A&M. Buddy did some writing with this other new kid in town named Garth Brooks. Janis Ian heard him singing at the Bluebird Cafe and asked him if he’d like to write with her. Their song “Amsterdam” got recorded by Joan Baez. Nanci Griffith asked Buddy to sing on a show she was taping for Irish television. She ended up liking that song so much that she recorded “Comin’ Down In the Rain” on her Grammy Award winning collection “Other Voices\, Other Rooms.” Garth became a star and “Every Now and Then” ended up on his album “The Chase.” \n1996 was a good year. Peter\, Paul and Mary recorded “The Kid” and then asked the kid himself to sing with them on their “Great Performances” TV special. He won a Kerrville Music Award for Song of the Year that autumn for “The Kid” too. Since then he’s released a string of critically acclaimed solo recordings on his own label and on EMI. And in 2003 Buddy toured North America and Europe with Art Garfunkel and Maia Sharp in support of their album “Everything Waits To Be Noticed” which they wrote and recorded together as a trio. “Filament” will be his seventh album. \nIn recent years Buddy has been writing songs with military veterans through a program sponsored by an organization called Music Therapy of the Rockies and he includes several of those songs in his shows (and one on his new album). “This has been such a powerful experience and I’m honored to have been trusted with these stories of trauma and of triumph too\,” he says. \nBuddy and Maia Sharp have also been collaborating on a new musical called\, “The Girl In the Red Dress.” It includes several songs from their project with Art Garfunkel and a slew of new material from Buddy and Maia. Set in a world where “The Leader” has banished all color as subversive\, the story focuses on a young woman who must learn to believe in herself and comes to find that she can actually make a difference. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/buddy-mondlock-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251207T180022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T030513Z UID:10330-1770492600-1770492600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:CLAUDIA SCHMIDT DESCRIPTION:CLAUDIA SCHMIDT has been perfecting her craft of performing for almost four decades. It is a quirky and wonderful hodge-podge (her word!) of music\, poetry\, story\, laughter. drama\, and celebrating the moment. Work in clubs\, theaters\, festivals\, TV\, radio has added depth and dimension\, and since she has always included her original work along with very personal versions of the work of others\, what you get is a unique look at the world from someone who says what she sees with clarity\, humor\, and wonder. \nThe San Francisco Bay Guardian said: “Schmidt’s shows are a lot like falling in love. You never know what’s going to happen next\, chances are it’s going to be wonderful\, every moment is burned into your memory and you know you’ll never be the same again.” More succinctly\, Garrison Keillor said “when Claudia sings a song\, it stays sung.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/claudia-schmidt-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20260130T211011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T211313Z UID:10487-1771012800-1771012800@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:JASON THOMAS BAND DESCRIPTION:Please call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats and to let us know if you will be dining here before the show. If you don’t\, there might be chaos… \nJASON THOMAS BAND is a 4-piece band from Fort Atkinson that plays modern acoustic covers of rock\, pop and alternative hits. Jason is a contemporary folk singer whose clear\, driving vocals lend themselves to unique reinterpretations of various music styles. He is joined by Steve Tesmer on Dobro and Ben Knowles on bass\, who are both members of the popular local groups The Dimes and Jill and the JAX.  Bob Milan accompanies on drums. Bob is a professional percussionist\, locally known for his steel drum playing as Bahama Bob. Though their musical styles are diverse\, they have found a perfect harmony to showcase exciting renditions of many of your favorite songs. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/jason-thomas-band-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20260111T203051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T140145Z UID:10432-1771099200-1771099200@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:NOAH GUTHRIE DESCRIPTION:Celebrate (or ignore) Valentine’s Day with NOAH GUTHRIE. \n“Noah Guthrie is an Americana singer-songwriter and musician hailing from South Carolina. Known for his soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting\, Guthrie has made a significant impact on the music scene with his unique blend of Country\, Americana\, and Rock influences. \n“Guthrie is growing leaps and bounds as a performer\, the sort of charismatic presence with a huge\, expressive range capable of capturing sheer\, fiery intensity almost naturally.” -The Musical Divide \n\n \n \n \n \nHe first gained widespread attention with his viral YouTube covers\, which showcased his powerful vocals and garnered millions of views. Guthrie’s talent caught the eye of television producers\, leading to his appearances on popular shows such as NBC’s “America’s Got Talent\,” Dancing With The Stars” and FOX’s “Glee\,” where he played the character Roderick Meeks in the final season. These appearances helped broaden his audience and solidified his presence in the entertainment industry. \nThroughout his career\, Guthrie has had the honor of opening for several legendary artists\, most notably performing 12 shows with the iconic Willie Nelson. This experience not only highlighted Guthrie’s abilities as a performer but also connected him with new fans and industry veterans alike. His heartfelt\, honest songwriting\, dedication to his craft and ability to connect with audiences continues to propel his career forward in the Americana music scene. \n“Guthrie’s roots as a South Carolinian from a musical family\, run deeply Country/ Americana. But his genre-bending vocal range sets him apart sonically and could place him anywhere in the industry.” -American Songwriter \n“Guthrie paints cinematic images with his words that transport you to the ‘Blue Wall’\, the name the Native Americans gave to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guthrie is as adept at a smooth falsetto as he is a bluesy rasp akin to Greg Allman. The guy can really sing.” -Red Guitar Music URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/noah-guthrie/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251211T201334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T033806Z UID:10378-1771178400-1771178400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:WILLY PORTER & the HUMAN QUARTET DESCRIPTION:“HUMANS IN A ROOM” Guitarist\, Singer\, Songwriter\, WILLY PORTER\, will be joined by cellist/vocalist Mai Bloomfield\, singer/percussionist Carmen Nickerson and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Pearl for an immersive multi-speaker zone evening of music from their live studio Atmos album\, Humans in a Room.  This will be a very special night\, and you may wish to be one of the humans in the room. \nWill be serving food this night with limited choices- opening at 3:45. \n\n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/willy-porter-quartet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T201500 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251129T061445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T045700Z UID:10315-1771618500-1771618500@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:REVEREND ROBERT DA BONES MAN & LOOPER DESCRIPTION:Renowned blues artist REVEREND ROBERT is set to captivate audiences with his authentic pre-war blues and dynamic performance. Hailing from Clarksdale\, MS\, Reverend Robert has amassed a wealth of experience\, enthralling audiences across Europe\, India\, the UK\, and Canada with his award-winning approach to blues music. \nReverend Robert’s mastery of pre-war blues is both genuine and infectious. Beyond the traditional blues realm\, he seamlessly weaves into his set elements of jazz\, ragtime\, and swing\, creating a diverse and electrifying musical experience. His stomping beat and irresistible groove promise to keep attendees entertained throughout the night. \nSharing the stage with Reverend Robert is the esteemed Randy “DA’ BONES MAN” Seppala\, a percussionist extraordinaire and member of the U.P. Music Hall of Fame. Da’ Bones Man is known for his unparalleled energy\, playing a variety of percussive instruments\, including bones\, washboard\, drums\, and cajon. His charismatic stage presence is not to be missed\, adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening. \nCompleting the trio is blues veteran Brian “LOOPER” Lucas\, whose harmonica skills bring a soulful touch to the performance. With a rich history of playing at various festivals and clubs from Mississippi to Marquette\, MI\, Looper’s contribution adds depth and dimension to the musical ensemble. \nThis evening promises to be a night of exceptional blues\, celebrating the roots of this timeless genre while infusing it with contemporary flair. Music enthusiasts and blues aficionados alike are invited to witness the magic unfold. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the unparalleled musical synergy of Reverend Robert\, Randy “Da Bones Man” Seppala\, and Brian “Looper” Lucas. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/reverend-robert-da-bones-man-looper/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251215T232755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T001013Z UID:10389-1771704000-1771704000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:ERIK KOSKINEN TRIO DESCRIPTION:ERIK KOSKINEN is in this band\, along with Richard Medek on drums and Josh Gravelin on bass guitar. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/erik-koskinen-trio/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T201500 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251129T061228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T034523Z UID:10311-1772309700-1772309700@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:WHITNEY MANN/ Anna Vogelzang DESCRIPTION:Ticket link follows bios. \nAs a girl\, WHITNEY MANN dreamed of a life in Country music. “I daydreamed all day\, every day\, of singing songs that I wrote in front of thousands of people\,” she says. At the age of four\, she began writing her own songs\, and two decades later she realized her version of success by opening shows for legends like Willie Nelson\, George Jones\, and Loretta Lynn on big country stages and in theaters throughout the Midwest. \nWhitney put down her guitar to raise a family. But songwriting is in her bones. It’s an itch that will perpetually need to be scratched. Her old songs are about love and truth and heartbreak. And to listen to her new material\, you’ll realize that she’s stayed true to form – except now she’s looking for a fight. \nANNA VOGELZANG will open for Whitney. \nAnna believes in the power of songs. Since 2004\, the Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist has independently released 7 award-winning albums and toured extensively throughout the US\, opening for a wide range of acts from Gillian Welch to Sara Bareilles. Atwood Magazine says her songwriting is “beautifully visceral”\, exuding “the kind of storytelling ability passed down through decades of folk tradition – it walks the line between the modern and the nostalgic”. Her voice has been described as “an ethereal\, lucid thing” that “nets melodies like it’s catching monarchs”. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/whitney-mann/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20260303T153653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T153653Z UID:10600-1772821800-1772829000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:ACOUSTIC OPEN STAGE DESCRIPTION:This is an acoustic open stage\, sound system set up in advance\, just sit or stand up and play. \nShare your songs (or stories- storytellers welcome) in a two song (think 7-9 minutes) rotation with whoever else is there to play\, being respectful of others. \nPlease support our business by buying drink and/or food. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/acoustic-open-stage-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20260210T011323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T011808Z UID:10521-1772913600-1772913600@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:LONESOME BILL CAMPLIN DESCRIPTION:our very owner rides again \nPlease call 920-563-9391 to reserve seats and let us know if you will be dining here that evening URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/lonesome-bill-camplin-42/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20260114T171246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T194821Z UID:10438-1773432000-1773432000@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:ANNE HILLS DESCRIPTION:“ANNE HILLS is such an exquisite singer that it’s understandable that people might be swept up in the pure beauty of her voice and thereby overlook her writing. That would be a mistake. For me\, Anne’s writing\, in songs like ‘Follow That Road’ and many others\, is as direct\, melodic and deep as any work being done today. She is quite simply one of my absolute favorite songwriters.”— Tom Paxton \n\n \n \n \n \nAnne is one of the most beloved voices of the contemporary folk music scene\, receiving awards and recognition for her live performances\, her unique solo and collaborative recording projects\, and her overall artistry and benefit work. Her song “Follow That Road” was the title cut of the Martha’s Vineyard Songwriter Retreat and has been a certified folk classic since the late 1990s. Whether she is singing her own songs\, the words of six-year-old Opal Whiteley\, or her song settings of the Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley; accompanied with her guitar\, banjo\, or simply a Tibetan bell\, she puts her whole heart and soul into the moment. You won’t want to miss a chance to hear her songs and stories in person. \nThe AllMusic Guide says\, “A stunning soprano tone has made Anne Hills one of contemporary music’s premiere vocalists … Her knack for writing heartfelt songs [has] brought her to the upper echelon of her craft.” URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/anne-hills-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251211T194236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T220101Z UID:10376-1773518400-1773518400@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:SLIPJIG- SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Get a jump on St. Patrick’s Day without the drunks\, and come hear SLIPJIG play music of the Celtic nations\, featuring fiery dance tunes\, sweet airs & rich harmonies. \nRUTHIE MCQUINN  of The Krause Family Band\, The DangIts\, Darling Daughters\, and The Ramblin’ Kind on fiddle and vocals. URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/slipjig/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170547 CREATED:20251208T210237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T202925Z UID:10340-1774036800-1774036800@cafecarpe.com SUMMARY:TIM GRIMM/Sergio Webb DESCRIPTION:As always\, show will start a little later if we are not able to feed everyone by showtime. Be sure to come early if you are planning to eat here. \n\n \n \n \n \nTIM GRIMM is a bit of a Renaissance man in the performing arts world\, forging a rich and varied career that blends his love of songwriting\, travel\, and acting in theatre\, film and television. For most of his 25-year career as a storytelling balladeer in the tradition of John Prine\, Woody Guthrie\, and Bob Dylan\, Tim has written primarily about community\, history\, family\, and social issues – often framed by his strong sense of place and the many years he spent on the family farm he built in rural Indiana. His songs are filled with rural characters and landscapes\, written and sung with vivid warmth and intimacy. \nTim will be joined by respected sideman SERGIO WEBB . URL:https://cafecarpe.com/event/tim-grimm-sergio-webb/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR